Compost operator tries to eliminate odors by removing waste

<b>Mike McKibbin Citizen Telegram</b>Jim Duke, owner of Caca Loco Composting in West Rifle, used a front loader on Tuesday to start to remove around 100 cubic yards of food waste that is believed to have caused serious odor concerns and numerous complaints from nearby residents and businesses over the last few months. The food waste was trucked to the Garfield County landfill. The city of Rifle, which contracted with Duke to operate the composting site, has hired a consultant to look at the operation, as well as the adjacent city wastewater treatment plant, and recommended other steps to reduce odors.